Staycation Road Trip Since usual Scouting has changed this year, and summer plans have likely changed, we wanted to invite you to join our virtual road trip as part of the North East Region’s Summer of Scouting. Each week for 8 weeks over the summer you could travel to another of the North East Regional Scout Counties (Northumberland, Durham, Humberside, North Yorkshire, Central Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Cleveland) to take part in activities and challenges associated with each area. Parents – once your son/daughter has completed one or more of the activities, let us know by completing the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDhxl60OBnUTBSOS6nFpp0sMRaJKtuQm4GFWOBPc1DezoeCQ/viewform WEST YORKSHIRE 1 mile challenge Derek Ibbotson, from Huddersfield was a famous middle-long distance runner, he set the world record over a 1 mile distance in1957 Run or walk a mile and see how long it takes you. Then, over the next few days, try to beat your best time. Sports Personality Candle Experiments Joseph Priestley was born in Birstall and went to discover Oxygen in 1774 (a very long time ago!). Person Have a go at some of these experiments with candles to learn about more about Oxygen (Adult supervision required). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1PbqGT_mE Historical Tower Building The Aquiva Tower (Pictured) is the tallest free-standing structure in the UK which stands proudly over Huddersfield at 329m high. Place What is the highest freestanding tower you can create using: Cardboard boxes or your home recycling Canes and string Spaghetti and marshmallows Duplo/lego or anything else you have to hand! Famous WEST YORKSHIRE Make your own animations Roger Hargreaves, author of the Mr Men & Little Miss Series of books, was born in Cleckheaton Tell a story using stop-frame animation or tik tok using Mr Men Puppets http://www.coloring- book.info/coloring/coloring_page.php?id=147 Famous Person God’s Eye Weaving Crafts The traditional cottage industries of spinning and weaving woollen yarn became a big industry across the area in the 18th and 19th centuries. Families and companies would weave materials and trade these at our Grade 1 listed market square in Halifax, The Piece Hall. Make a God’s Eye out of wool and garden canes, lolly pop sticks or even just a couple of pencils. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53ZXcHoR_c Industrial History WEST YORKSHIRE Make your own curry Bradford is the UK Curry Capital, why not use this opportunity to try some new flavours to cook your favourite homemade curry. You can find great recipe ideas online here: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/indian Or why not try a youtube clip with Jamie Oliver and Maunika Gowardhan: https://youtu.be/JKs-cRneTyE Local Food Why not try this simple curry recipe to get you started! Chicken and tomato spiced curry recipe • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 450g chicken breast, cut into cubes • 1 onion, chopped • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1cm piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped • 2 tbsp Madras curry paste • 400g tin chopped tomatoes • 300g basmati rice • handful coriander, chopped, to serve 1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish set over a high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 mins until golden and just cooked through, then remove and set aside. 2. Put the remaining oil in the dish. Add the onion, cook for 3 mins until soft, then add the red pepper and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 secs. Stir in the curry paste until everything is well coated. 3. Pour in the tomatoes along with 200ml water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover the dish and leave to simmer for 10 mins until the sauce has thickened a little. Return the chicken to the dish and cook for 5 mins, uncovered, until piping hot and cooked through. 4. Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve with the curry and sprinkle over the coriander to finish. DURHAM Understanding disability Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who lives in County Durham, won 11 Olympic Gold Medals between 1988 and 2004 in Paralympic wheelchair events 1100m , 200m, 400m and 800m. Now she campaigns for disabled people’s rights in parliament. How easy would it be for a scout using a wheelchair to attend your Scout meetings? Or why not try spending some time blindfolded and do some simple everyday tasks and find out what it is like to be blind (make sure you have an adult around making sure you are safe). Sports Personality Vintage slapstick Stan Laurel, half of the famous comedy film duo Laurel Person and Hardy, lived in Bishop Auckland in his school days. He became famous for his comedy slapstick routines with Oliver Hardy in films from 1920 – 1950. Working with members of your family, make a video re- enacting a scene from a Laurel and Hardy film. Here’s an example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jtjo3UtL7E Historical Junk angel The Angel of the North is a giant sculpture by Antony Place Gormley. Made of steel it stands 20m tall with an arm span of 54m. It stands close to the A1 and has welcomed people since its erection in 1998. Make a junk model of the Angel of the North using materials you can find around your house Famous DURHAM Scouting skills with Mr Bean Rowan Atkinson, comedian, is well known for Blackadder and his Mr Bean character. He was born in Consett, County Durham. Make a video of any Scouting activity - but as a ‘Mr Bean’ style character. Here is an example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS1ePEZZCDY Famous Person Home mining Coal mining was big industry across the region until many of the pits were closed down in the 1950s and 60s with the last pit closing in 1994. Make your own mine tunnel with boxes, blankets and chairs etc. Use a head torch and don’t forget to take a drink and a pasty with you when you go into your mine! You could even sleep a night in your mine. Industrial History DURHAM Make your own Lammas bread Lammas Bread is traditionally made from the first grain of the season. Find out more about what Lammas Day was and make some Lammas bread at home. One of things famous about the Lammas bread is the plaits and designs you can use. Could you make one into the scouting fleur de lis or one of the knots you have learnt? Local Food Ingredients: 3 mugs of strong white flour 500 ml of buttermilk 1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda Sprouted seeds (you can get these in Whole Foods) 1 Lammas ribbon in either gold, orange or yellow Method: 1. Pour the flour into a large bowl and make a small well in the centre. Add the bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt, then pour in the buttermilk. 2. Mix with a wooden spoon and add in the sprouted seeds. Add more flour if the mixture is too sloppy before turning out onto a board dusted with flour. 3. Fold the bread mix into a ball, patting it gently so it is slightly flat and cut a pentacle into the top with a knife for decoration. 4. Put on a greased baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes on medium heat. 5. When ready it will turn a golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the base. Turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool before tying with the Lammas ribbon. CLEVELAND Sunrise/Sunset images Beaches at Marske and Saltburn are famous for their sunrises and sunsets. Produce a sunrise or sunset picture from where you live. You could use photography, painting, crayons - in fact any medium you want. Natural Landscape Paper furniture Person Thomas Sheraton was a furniture designer and builder in the 18th century. He was born in 1751 in Stockton on Tees. Make a life size piece of furniture from newspapers and / or contents of your recycling bag Historical Boat building From Jet skis to tall ships - it’s all happening at Place Hartlepool Marina Make a model boat and sail it somewhere safe Try this cardboard sailing ship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqBFOM7CkaE Or an origami boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=981t1yRjGFc Famous CLEVELAND A tricky challenge Paul Daniels, born in Middlesbrough, was a well known TV Magician appearing regularly in the Paul Daniels Magic Show between 1979 to 1994. Look up on the internet or in books magic tricks and learn how to do one for an online Magic Show. https://www.care.com/c/stories/4051/easy-magic- tricks-for-kids/ Famous Person Chemical magic Cleveland’s famous for having many chemical industries both presently and in the past. Look up science experiments in books or on the internet and choose two to carry out eg. Try making slime https://www.iheartnaptime.net/homemade-slime/ Try growing salt crystals on pipe cleaners http://mess-cipes.blogspot.com/2011/08/salt-crystal- observationwatch-them-grow.html Industrial History Enjoy a Parmo The Parmo is a popular take away meal in the area. Find out as much as you can about it and make one to share with your family or bubble. Local Food NORTH YORKSHIRE Highest point Alan Hinkes, born In Northallerton, is a Himalayan Mountaineer who holds the record for being the only British mountaineer to have climbed all with-thousanders - those peaks over 8000m in height.